Dragados, VINCI, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3bn Design Build project –the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The project scope across a 9 mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45’ diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America. The project is expected to continue to the end of 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Lay out, set up, and connect piping system for tunnels, roadways, and drainage systems
• Cut, thread, and groove pipes in correspondence with work drawings
• Construct dimensionally correct mock-up for off-site prefabrication, read blueprints, fabricate stands and jigs, and create targets.
• Construct piping systems within required tolerances.
• Fit pipe and properly prepare joints for welding to meet the specific requirements of the system on which work is being done.
• Prepare materials in shop for installation in the tunnel. As well as perform installation of piping system into the tunnel
• Fabricate and design pipe hangars.
• Move materials from shop to the designated work area inside the tunnel
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and engineers
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures to comply with company, local, state, and/or federal laws
• Perform other duties as required

Work Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of pipe fitting experience necessary
• Previous experience with 1inch – 20inch diameter pipes
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction, repair, and maintenance of piping systems
• Must be able to interpret drawings and written instructions
• Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operation, and the environment will affect outcomes
• Must be 18 years in age or older
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience working with hand tools, power tools and electronic test equipment
• Proven knowledge in determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to complete a job

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package
• Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Norfolk, VA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Norfolk, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person